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Toaster vs Washing Machine - YouTube

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:09:54 +0000

When you buy appliances, always ask yourself this question - toaster or washing machine? tl;dw: Toaster is an invitation to use more tech for its own sake when other solutions already exist. Washing machine is tech that transforms life.

Tags: #electricity #history #tech

BBC News - The hum that helps to fight crime

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:35:28 +0000

Wherein small variances in the hum from nearby power lines can help authenticate and pinpoint the source of an audio recording.

Tags: #audio #electricity #forensics #imported:pinboard #sound

Folding Plug System

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:49:27 +0000

"‘Folding Plug’ changes the shape form the normal U.K plug into a 10mm thickness object"

Tags: #awesome #design #electricity #electronics #innovation #plugs #power #product #uk

MAKE: Blog: Fractal woodburning reveals hidden aesthetic

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:06:51 +0000

"did some experiments last night: wood + saline + high voltage supply + variac = fractal burn patterns. tried different kinds of wood with various effects. unfortunately my recollection of which types of wood are displayed are spotty. will update later. stay tuned for photos of my fractal wood burning coat rack."

Tags: #art #electricity #fractals #nature #wood

Intel cuts electric cords with wireless power system - Yahoo! News

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:16:35 +0000

"Most importantly, the electricity was transmitted without zapping anything or anyone that got between the sending and receiving units."

Tags: #electricity #energy #intel #power #science #technology #wifi #wireless

IEC connector - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:01:41 +0000

"IEC connector is the common name for the set of thirteen line sockets (called the connector in the specification) and thirteen panel plugs (called the inlet) defined by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) specification IEC 60320 (formerly IEC

Tags: #connectors #electricity #electronics #hardware #plugs

YouTube - Don't Mess with Electricity

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:32:53 +0000

"wtf you made that noise with your mouth. Maybe the electricity made you do it idk"

Tags: #electricity #funny #lockergnome #video #zzzt

YouTube - Furby in the microwave

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:46:30 +0000

"The Furby was sitting on a grounded cookie sheet and connected to a distribution transformer like you see on telephone poles only it had been wired to step 240 volts up to 20,000 volts."

Tags: #destruction #electricity #furby #nifty #toys